Worlds of Fun has a theme based on Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous 1873 adventure novel Jules Verne. The park winds its way through Scandinavia, Africa, Americana, The Orient and Europa. Along the way you’ll be treated to roller coasters, giant swings and Planet Snoopy, a special section for children.
Take on the Spinning Dragons in The Orient, or wrestle with the mamba in the Africa section. The Patriot ride in Americana is a favorite for many visitors, with its stars-and-stripes branded carriages lifting passengers up to 150 feet (45 meters) before taking them on zero gravity rolls and corkscrews. The Autobahn provides the classic bumper car experience, and the Finnish Fling will have you questioning the laws of physics.
The rides have varying height restrictions however, many rides cater to smaller children who can often ride with adults.
For those seeking a less intense ride and for younger children, Planet Snoopy is the place to go. Send the young ones for a spin on the themed bumper cars and smaller rides that offer plenty of fun, without the height and speed of the other rides.
Inside the park you’ll find all the necessary amenities, including fast-food style diners and a la carte restaurants.
The park covers a large area and since the inclusion of the adjacent Oceans of Fun in 2013, the two parks make up one of the largest amusement parks in Missouri. Entrance to both parks is included with the cost of admission. During the summer months make your way to Oceans of Fun for a refreshing dip in one of the themed pools, or a ride on one of the various water slides.
Worlds of Fun is located about 15 minutes’ drive to the northeast of Kansas city, just north of the Missouri River. Opening hours and days vary throughout the season of April to November, so be sure to check before booking. Pay parking is available.
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Reviews of Worlds of Fun
5/5 - Excellent
we were able to get on the rides quicker with the fast pass
4/5 - Good
Go ahead and get the souvenir cup with free refills, it's certainly worth it.
3/5 - Okay
Did no go here
4/5 - Good
Do not eat inside the park. You will spend an arm & a leg. They won’t even give you drink refills for free despite the very high cost
5/5 - Excellent
I made mistake. I didn't go to World of Fun
3/5 - Okay
Didn’t go there
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Best time to go to Worlds of Fun
The best time to visit Worlds of Fun is dependent on what kind of holiday you are seeking. July is its hottest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are high and weather is mostly sunny with light rain. January is its coolest month on average. At this time, visitor numbers are low and weather is mostly sunny with no rain.
 Calendar Month |  Temperature |  Precipitation |  Cloudiness |  Occupancy |  Pricing |
| January | 29.8°F (-1.2°C) | No Rain | Mostly Sunny | Low | Slightly Low |
| February | 32.9°F (0.5°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Low | Slightly Low |
| March | 45.7°F (7.6°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| April | 54.7°F (12.6°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| May | 64.8°F (18.2°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | High | Average |
| June | 75.7°F (24.3°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | High | Slightly High |
| July | 79.0°F (26.1°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | High | Slightly High |
| August | 77.4°F (25.2°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| September | 70.7°F (21.5°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Average |
| October | 57.4°F (14.1°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Slightly High |
| November | 45.3°F (7.4°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Low | Average |
| December | 35.4°F (1.9°C) | Light Rain | Mostly Sunny | Average | Slightly Low |
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